Handle



Feb.21,19zs. 'A 1,659,592'- w. c. DEVEREAUX l HANDLE Filed Ja.12. 1925 @am Aam/mmm l Y ,attorney Y Patented lieb. 21, 1928.

UNITED sTATEs PATENT y 1,659,592 oFFicE.

WILLIAM C. DEVEREAUX, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, .ASSIGNOR IO FERRO STAMPING & MFG. COMPANY, OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, A ACORPORATION 0F 'MIGHIG-All.

HANDLE.

Application flled January 12, 1925. Serial No. 1,976.

This invention relates generally to handles and refers more particularly to vehicle door handles.

One of the essential objects of the invention is to provide a handle of this type that is built-up of a plurality of members, preferably stampings, which may be easily and quickly assembled to provide the finished article.. Y.

VAnother object is to providea built-up handle that possesses all Iof the advantages of the handles now in use but can be produced at considerably less cost.

Another' object is to provide a handle having trim and distinct lines which are obtained as a result of the uniformity in manufacturing the several parts of the handle.

With the above and other objects in vicw the invention consists in certain novel features ofconstruction, combinations and arrangements of parts as will be more fully described and particularly pointed out in the appended claims.

In the accompanying drawing;

Figure l is a perspective view of a handle lembodying my invention before the parts thereof are assembled.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the handle after the parts areV assembled.

Figure 3 is a cross sectional view through the handle before the flanges of the cover plate are bent inwardly.-

Figure 4 is a bottom plan View ofthe finished handle.

Referring now to the drawing, the nu,- meral l designates an operating shank or invention is preferably secured.

As shown, the handle referred to is made up of a plurality of sheet metal sections, preferably four, of which one section 3 thereof is employed as an anchorage member for the others and is rigidly secured tothe shank. The numeral 4 represents another section which is non-rotatably sleeved on the shank'against the section 3 and constitutes a reinforcing member for the handle. 5 and 46 respectively designate the outer handle 4sections which are pressed to the form desired andy jointly conceal the sections 3 and 4 respectively.f As" shown, the section 5 is non-rotatably sleeved upon the shank y1" against the reinforcing section 4, while the section 6 is preferably mounted on thel an-7 spindle to which. a handle 2 embodying my trapped fluid. Any remaining moisture 1s chorage section 3, *and is provided with transversely extending side and end flanges 7 and 8 respectively that constitute a housing for the sections 3 and 4 respectively as well as the section 5. For securing the handle sections' together, the free edges of l theseilanges 7 and 8 respectively are preferably turned inwardly against the outer face of the section 5. In order that the handle will be comfortable to grasp and at the same time will be strong and durable, the

. sections-5 and 6 are preferably curved transversely outwardly and are provided with plated or otherwise finished exterior surfaces. The section 3 is also preferably curved transversely outwardly to constitute a backing for the Section-6 while the opposite end portions 9 of the section 4 are preferably curved, transversely outwardly to form a backing for the section 5. The 'section 6 is also preferably provided with rounded edge portions that merge into the anges 7 and 8 respectively.

In the process of construction, the section l 3 is anchored first upon the shank 1, the sections 4 and 5 respectively are then sleeved upon the shank in the order named, and the -section 6 is subsequently mounted on the section 3. The edges of the flanges 7 and 8 respectively are then bent inwardly to hold the parts together.

It is usual in most instances to plate the handles. and in the form described'there is the likelihood of fluid entering'the handle interior during the plating operation. A suitable drain opening as 10 is therefore provided in the handle, preferably in the section as shown, to permit of the escape of removed by the heat present in the finishing operations of the article.

From the foregoing description it will be readily apparent that a handle of the type described, while possessing the essential requisites of a handle of standard construction may be .produced at considerable lower cost. Further, through the stamping operation employed, not only is uniformity in product secured, but more definiteV and ldistinctive lines given to the finished article producingn a more attractive and pleasing appearance.

What I claim as my invention is:

1. The combination with aspindle, of a built-up all metal handle including a, re-

inforcing member sleeved upon'said spindle, a transversely curved anchorage member rigidly secured to the top of said spindle and member sleeved upon said. spindle, a transversely curved resilient anchorage member rigidly secured to the top of said spindle and having the edges thereof engaging one face of said reinforcing member, a resilient iin- Aishing plate transversely curved in a direction opposite to said anchorage member and having the edges thereofbearing against the opposite face of said reinforcing member,

and a trough-shaped shell snugly receiving said reinforcin member, anchorage member, and finishing p ate and having a transversely curved top portion closely embracing said transversely curved anchorage member, said shell having side and end portions which are adapted to be bent inwardly for clamping said members and plate within the shell.

3. The combinatlon with a spindle of a built-up handle including a substantially flat reinforcing member sleeved Aupon said spind] e, a transversely curved resilient anchorage member rigidly secured to the top of said spindle and having the longitudinal edges thereof engaging one face of said reinforcing member thereby spacing the major portion of said anchorage member from the reinforcing member, and a trough-shaped shell snugly receiving. said reinforcing and anchorage members and having portions which are adapted tobe bent inwardly for clamping said members within the shell.

In testimony whereof I aiiix my signature.

WILLIAM DEVEREAUX. 

